Data Specialist

📍 Location: 100% Remote (Philippines-based) ⏰ Schedule:Full-time, PST (California) hours 💼 Role Type: Independent Contractor 💸 Rate: Approximately Php580 per hour Why this role matters Our client is on a mission to make cities safer and more accessible — one sidewalk at a time. We partner with municipalities nationwide to identify, repair, and manage sidewalk hazards through data-driven proposals and patented technology. We’re looking for a Data Specialist to support pre-sales and proposal operations. You’ll transform raw field data into clear, templated reports and pricing packages that help cities make informed infrastructure decisions. This is a behind-the-scenes, technical role — perfect for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and tech-savvy who loves solving problems and working with large datasets. What you’ll do 🧩 Data Processing & Management • Download and organize data collected by field teams (hundreds of files per project). • Pull, clean, and validate raw datasets from the company’s server. • Identify and correct data errors, inconsistencies, and formatting issues. • Manage large citywide survey data sets (300+ Excel sheets). 📊 Proposal & Report Generation • Populate templated infrastructure proposals and pricing reports using cleaned data. • Generate tables, charts, and summary visuals from Excel and CSV files. • Ensure reports meet formatting and accuracy standards before internal review. • Track document versions and maintain clean, reproducible workflows. 💻 Program Support & Optimization • Support the rollout of our new internal proposal automation program (currently in beta). • Test, debug, and help refine the system alongside developers. • Provide feedback and document issues to improve tool performance. • Train team members on how to use the software once stabilized. 🤝 Collaboration & Cross-Team Support • Communicate with pre-sales and data collection teams to align on project details. • Respond to internal requests for data analysis, summaries, or visualizations. • Maintain a well-organized file structure and consistent reporting format across projects. About you • Legally eligible to work in PH as an Independent Contractor • Strong fluency in written and verbal English • You must have an up-to-date personal laptop or computer, along with reliable, high-speed, and secure internet access. • 3+ years of experience in a similar data operations, administration, or project coordination role. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, expertise in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data cleaning). • Comfortable working with CSV files and large datasets. • Basic understanding of Python for automation or data parsing. • Highly tech-savvy and eager to learn new systems quickly. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Organized, methodical, and process-driven. Bonus points for • Familiarity with GIS or mapping data (including ArcGIS or Mergin Maps) • Experience creating infrastructure or civil engineering proposals. • Experience training or onboarding others in software tools.